Dr Vaishali Rathin Das painted as a child, a hobby that stayed with her when she grew up and trained as a dentist. As she worked with her hands and acquired greater clinical acumen, her art improved too. Over time, she came across fellow dentists who shared her passion for art as a means of self-healing, almost a meditative practice. Nine months ago, she floated the idea of a group show on social media and received an overwhelming response.